Game Thread GAME# 54: ROCKETS @ BLAZERS - FEBRUARY 10, 2016 - WEDNESDAY, 7:30 PM (PST), KGW & ESPN

[HailBlazers]

Damian Lillard is the only player in the NBA currently ranked in the Top 6 in both scoring (24.3) and assists (7.3).

That didn't make the All-Star Game.

 

[Natebishop3]

Harkless in the starting lineup.... might have something here.

We should really do that again.

 

[blue9]

Hell Henderson might be the best player to defend him.

LOL! It wouldn't surprise me (much)!

 

[BlazerCaravan]

LOL! It wouldn't surprise me (much)!

Realistically we have four guys that could hound him into submission. Davis and Crabbe could do the bulk of the work.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I like how we used the same ducking strategy we used in the playoffs: let Deight dominate early, so the rest of the team gets impatient, then watch them forget about him.

 

[Cippy91]

Gonna get real interesting second half of the season with seeds 5-8. Memphis without gasol, Utah, Mavs, Portland, Houston all fighting. We have a tough schedule for the second half. Doesn't help we start off the break at golden state where they are undefeated

 

[riverman]

I like seeing Harkless, Aminu and Davis on the court..they have chemistry on defense

 

[The Professional Fan]

What I love SO MUCH about this team is they're NOT SOFT. Not physically or emotionally or mentally. As they get to the point of gainimg some playoff experience one thing I WILL NO LONGER HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT is my team being too soft to win a series. Awesome.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

You guys are easy graders

Or, perhaps we're just not obsessed with being the cool kid who tells everyone else how lame they are, and are more interested in actually enjoying the team we root for.

Nah, more likely it's what you said.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

What I love SO MUCH about this team is they're NOT SOFT. Not physically or emotionally or mentally. As they get to the point of gainimg some playoff experience one thing I WILL NO LONGER HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT is my team being too soft to win a series. Awesome.

Dame just won't allow HIS TEAM to play soft.

 

[riverman]

We're closing out games!

 

[Natebishop3]

Gonna get real interesting second half of the season with seeds 5-8. Memphis without gasol, Utah, Mavs, Portland, Houston all fighting. We have a tough schedule for the second half. Doesn't help we start off the break at golden state where they are undefeated

Utah doesn't have a star. They have some really solid players though. They need a go-to-guy.

 

[ripcityboy]

Definately like the way this team is put together compared to last year. Although they aren't as talented yet, they don't live and die by the three and play tougher. The second half will be interesting.

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[PtldPlatypus]

Utah doesn't have a star. They have some really solid players though. They need a go-to-guy.

Rodney Hood is becoming that guy.

 

[Natebishop3]

Rodney Hood is becoming that guy.

Eh, 14.9 ppg, 14.89 PER... I think he's got a ways to go.

Maybe Exum eventually though.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Or, perhaps we're just not obsessed with being the cool kid who tells everyone else how lame they are, and are more interested in actually enjoying the team we root for.

Nah, more likely it's what you said.

The cool kid? I'm fully aware I hold a very unpopular opinion around here when it comes to the quality of parts of this roster.

Leonard is a defensive liability who can shoot and is prone to spazzing out on the court. I've seen enough and I don't like watching him play.

 

[PCmor7]

The guys in the red jerseys reminded me of the Felton/Crawford Blazers.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Utah doesn't have a star. They have some really solid players though. They need a go-to-guy.

Hayward is close

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Eh, 14.9 ppg, 14.89 PER... I think he's got a ways to go.

Maybe Exum eventually though.

Not looking full season. Look at what he's done in 2016.

 

[Strenuus]

Missed the game, but thats amazing what I saw in Harkless' stats. Will re-watch the game when it goes up on watchespn.com.

 

[BonesJones]

Missed the game. The squad was busy getting that W. Glad to come home to see this W too!

How did Harkless score 19?!

 

[theprunetang]

I like seeing Harkless, Aminu and Davis on the court..they have chemistry on defense

Me too. I mentioned this in another game thread, but I would love to see a lineup with Crabbe, Harkless, and Aminu in for a few minutes. The disruptive defense could get some fun things going. Maybe dame at the one and Ed at the 5 just to get rebounds.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Not looking full season. Look at what he's done in 2016.

Hood is like Wiggins but developing better imho.

 

[The Professional Fan]

The guys in the red jerseys reminded me of the Felton/Crawford Blazers.

Ouch!

 

[Natebishop3]

Hayward is close

Hayward is a really great number two man. Favors seems to be playing pretty well as well.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

The cool kid? I'm fully aware I hold a very unpopular opinion around here when it comes to the quality of parts of this roster.

Leonard is a defensive liability who can shoot and is prone to spazzing out on the court. I've seen enough and I don't like watching him play.

Yes, we know. You don't like Leonard, we don't have enough talent, nobody will ever sign here, we've screwed up the season by winning, everything is terrible...yeah, we get it. We're all emotion-driven fanboys who are satisfied with mediocrity, and you're the only person who sees things realistically and objectively. We're all exceedingly fortunate to be able to bask in your wisdom.

 

[theprunetang]

Hood is like Wiggins but developing better imho.

I agree. I picked him up on my fantasy team early on and have been really happy with that add. The kid has a lot of game.

 

[Cippy91]

You think dame might do some recruiting for next season possibly?

 

[Natebishop3]

Yes, we know. You don't like Leonard, we don't have enough talent, nobody will ever sign here, we've screwed up the season by winning, everything is terrible...yeah, we get it. We're all emotion-driven fanboys who are satisfied with mediocrity, and you're the only person who sees things realistically and objectively. We're all exceedingly fortunate to be able to bask in your wisdom.

Why do you bask in my wisdom?

 

[ripcityboy]

The honest truth I'd rather have the team come together and develop as much as possible. If we just miss the playoffs and we end up with what the 16th pick?! Honestly, is that a make or break scenario? Olshey knows that free agency will make this team, not the draft. You can't improve in the league and NOT sign quality free agents. The last few years have shown that.

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